Obituary of James E. Tiner

James E." Bunny" Tiner, age 87, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born October 29, 1926 in Fort Myers, 3rd of 7 children to parents James A. and Alice Brown Tiner. He was the grandson of Andrew J. & Jane Lamb Tiner and William H. "Bill" Brown & Sarah Jane Jernigan Brown, all pioneer families of S.W. Florida. He attended Ft Myers High school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on his 17th birthday in 1943. He served 6 years as an aviation mechanic. In 1949 he started his career with Florida Power & Light Co. and retired as a lineman after 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Billy, Paul and Harold. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Inez, sons: Gary (Theresa) and Mark (Beverly) daughter: Janice (Kevin), grandsons: Luke (Courtney), Eric, Greg, Steven, Travis and Sean, granddaughters: Hollie (Steven), Rebekah (Wyatt) and Jessica, sister: Madge Bright (Frank), brothers: Frank (Laura) and Jack. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 27, 2014, 9:30 am at Alva Cemetery in Alva with Rev. Dennis Edgar officiating. Interment will follow in Alva Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, June 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 13932 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers. He loved spending time at his camp in the Everglades and especially loved sharing it with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Fort Myers.